In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen bring you inspiring advice for those embarking on a journey to sobriety. The hosts kick things off by sharing some crowd-sourced wisdom from their Instagram followers, who generously offered over 100 pieces of advice for newly sober individuals.

From the simple yet powerful suggestion of taking sobriety one day at a time to the importance of building a supportive network, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt encouragement. Anna, the featured guest, shares her own story of quitting alcohol and finding joy in recovery. She opens up about the challenges she faced, the strategies that helped her stay sober, and the incredible transformation she has experienced since her last drink on December 22nd, 2017.

Anna's candid reflections provide a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction. Throughout the episode, you'll hear about the importance of community, self-care, and the little victories that make the journey worthwhile. The hosts also discuss the role of therapy and other support systems in maintaining sobriety. Whether you're newly sober or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of camaraderie.

So grab a pen and paper, because you won't want to miss the nuggets of wisdom shared in this heartfelt conversation.

Get practical tips and heartfelt encouragement from Paul Churchill, Kristopher Oyen, and guest Anna on staying sober and finding joy in recovery.

Sage Advice for the Newly Sober

Episode 482 - Anna   Today we have Anna. She is 49 from North Georgia and took her last drink on December 22nd, 2017.   Better Help:  <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/elevator">www.betterhelp.com/elevator</a> - 10% off your first month. #sponsored   [02:09] Thoughts from Paul:   A few weeks ago, Paul made a post on the Recovery Elevator Instagram pages asking people what advice they would give to somebody who was about to quit drinking.   Thank you to everyone that commented on the video, there were well over 100 comments.   In this episode, he shares some of the comments and be sure to follow <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/recoveryelevator/">Recovery Elevator on Instagram</a> if you don’t already.   The most common advice was don’t do this alone, reach out for help, and join a community.   We have partnered with <a href= "https://www.soberlink.com/partners/recovery-elevator">Sober Link</a>.  You can find some tips and can sign up for a $50 off promo code.   [11:16] Kris introduces Anna:   Anna lives in North Georgia and is a custodian at a middle school. For fun she enjoys hiking, camping and all things outdoors.   Anna first started drinking when she was 18 in college. Prior to that she was focused on being a runner and it was when an injury made her stop that she traded her running addiction for alcohol. She says that she was a blackout drinker from the beginning.   When asked by her now ex-husband why she drank Anna said it was because she wanted to. She believed it was a privilege to drink as long as she was keeping up with her responsibilities. At the time she didn’t believe that it wasn’t normal to be throwing up in the bathroom every day. She considered drinks as a reward for getting things done.   Anna got a DUI and was required to attend a recovery center. That put her back in contact with other people and she realized that she missed being social and doing things with other people. Her last day of drinking was when she went Christmas shopping and told herself that she wasn’t going to drink, but she did. The next morning, her kids told her they weren’t able to wake her up the night before. That’s when Anna realized she had lost the privilege and the desire to drink was gone.   About three weeks after that, she started attending AA and a group called FAVOR which had a kickball team. She enjoyed being able to do things with other people who didn’t drink. One of the reasons she was hesitant to quit drinking before was because she felt alcohol was involved in everything social.   Anna says that the 12 steps are a lifestyle for her. She enjoys the structure and routine of AA. After a few months, she got a sponsor and began to work the steps. Anna says that she enjoys being open minded about recovery and participating in things that are not AA. The first 90 days in recovery, Anna says she was very go with the flow. She feels she learned all she could from alcohol and was ready to learn the joy of recovery and getting to meet new people and learn new things again.   In sobriety, Anna enjoys traveling and meeting new people. She feels that life is meant to be experienced and she knows she has to take chances and meet new people. Anna feels she always has a group everywhere she goes. Sobriety gave Anna her confidence back and a sense of purpose. She feels that life challenges haven’t been nearly as hard since she is sober.   Anna’s favorite resource in recovery: “Café RE or AA, whatever I can get my hands on first if it’s just picking up and scrolling through Facebook or YouTube with listening to speakers.”   Anna’s parting piece of guidance: keep things simple, don’t compare yourself to other people, remember you cannot get drunk if you don’t pick up the first drink.       <a href= "https://www.recoveryelevator.com/cafere/">Café RE</a> – promo code OPPORTUNITY waives set up fee. <a href= "https://www.recoveryelevator.com/merch/">RE merch</a> <a href= "https://www.ione-year.com/recoveryelevator/">Instagram</a>   <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuWac9dxkn3J93xJOka3L2g"> Recovery Elevator YouTube</a> <a href= "https://appsto.re/us/z8w_5.i">Sobriety Tracker iTunes </a>     Recovery Elevator We’re the only ones that can do this RE, but we don’t have to do it alone. I love you guys.

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In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen bring you inspiring advice for those embarking on a journey to sobriety. The hosts kick things off by sharing some crowd-sourced wisdom from their Instagram followers, who generously offered over 100 pieces of advice for newly sober individuals.From the simple yet powerful suggestion of taking sobriety one day at a time to the importance of building a supportive network, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt encouragement. Anna, the featured guest, shares her own story of quitting alcohol and finding joy in recovery. She opens up about the challenges she faced, the strategies that helped her stay sober, and the incredible transformation she has experienced since her last drink on December 22nd, 2017.Anna's candid reflections provide a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction. Throughout the episode, you'll hear about the importance of community, self-care, and the little victories that make the journey worthwhile. The hosts also discuss the role of therapy and other support systems in maintaining sobriety. Whether you're newly sober or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of camaraderie.So grab a pen and paper, because you won't want to miss the nuggets of wisdom shared in this heartfelt conversation.

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RE 482: Advice For the Newly Sober

RE 482: Advice For the Newly Sober

RE 482: Advice For the Newly Sober

Monday 13th May 2024

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